Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 5:30 pm

Event Status: Available

Gather online to learn about Walk Around Philadelphia & prepare for this February’s exploration of the city’s edge. This hourlong virtual event will preview new route segments and provide opportunities to connect with the growing community of perimeter-walkers. 

 

(This event is open to all, regardless of whether you’ve explored any of the city’s edge yet)

 

Since it’s 4-person artist residency origins in 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has grown into a pilgrimage experience where hundreds (ranging in age from 12 to 94) have set out to explore the city’s border. 

 

This year, we’ll be journeying counterclockwise over three weekends in February, in small and big groups, with special events along the way including a birthday dinner for JJ and programming at the Schuylkill Center in conjunction with the exhibit Walking The Edge. 

 

This free* virtual event will offer an introduction to the walk, preparation invitations for walk segments, and community connection. 

 

For more info or to register for a walk segment: 

www.walkaroundphiladelphia.com

DATES 

January 26th – Exhibit opening reception at The Schuylkill Center

February 1 – Virtual launch event

February 10th, 11th, 12th (Fri/Sat/Sun) 

February 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon)

February 24th, 25th, 26th (Fri/Sat/Sun)

February 24th – Evening event at The Schuylkill Center

February 25th – Morning event at The Schuylkill Center

March 2nd 5:30 – 7pm virtual reportback event

April 1st – Exhibit closing reception at The Schuylkill Center

*Pay what you wish contributions help support continued efforts to make Walk Around Philadelphia more accessible, inclusive, and equitable. 

 

 

 

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Upcoming Events

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Exhibitions & Installations

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    from 13th Jun 2022 to 31st Dec 2025
    Check out the largest mural in Philadelphia (named one of the country's best public art projects by Americans for the Arts)

  • Walk Around Philadelphia: DIY on your own anytime
    from 1st Jun 2023 to 1st Jun 2030
    Excited about the walk and want to go out and do a segment on your own? Register here to get support materials and plug in to the larger community of perimeter walkers.

  • Edge Event: Sound Bath @ RAIR
    from 25th May 2025 to 25th May 2025
    Join RAIR for a series of morning and evening Sound Ceremonies featuring gongs created from reclaimed metals created by fellowship artist Guadalupe Maravilla.